Hotels in Los Angeles

The best of Los Angeles hotels

Choose the perfect starting point for your unforgettable holiday in one of our brilliant hotels in Los Angeles. LA is such a sprawling city, why not try a few different hotels during your stay and see what each area has to offer.

From family-friendly hot spots in Anaheim to fantastic chic hotels with rooftop pools, we have something to suit your stay. The Garland is just minutes away from Universal Studios Hollywood and is perfect for exploring Hollywood’s meandering hills. The Loews Santa Monica is a stunning ocean-side retreat, seconds away from the beach – with luxury rooms overlooking the Pacific. But if you are looking for a more family-orientated stay, the Knotts Berry Farm Resort sits within its own theme park and is next door to the magical attractions of Disneyland®.

Los Angeles beaches

Choose a Los Angeles beach area to explore

Famed for its sand, sun and surf, Santa Monica is a separate town situated to the west of Los Angeles. Visit the 106-year old Santa Monica Pier. Its beautiful and often-photographed Ferris Wheel can be found at the Pacific park, at the tip of the pier. Hire a bike and cycle along the promenade, or head to Montana Avenue shop – one of many boutiques that line the street. Santa Monica is an affluent neighbourhood, and boasts one of the best and cleanest beaches in California. The contemporary Viceroy Santa Monica, with its award-winning holistic spa, sits right on the beach just steps from the ocean.

Venice is an unconventional and bohemian place, just south of Santa Monica, and where you can find the famous Muscle Beach. From fire-breathing, juggling-with-chainsaws street performers to musicians busking along the Boardwalk, Venice Beach is a cool place to see. Since the 1950s, Venice has been a hangout of the alternative crowd, and this is acknowledged in the murals and architecture. Take a trip to the eponymous canals, whose idyllic presence creates a welcome break from the bustling boardwalk and street entertainers. Venice is typically Californian, with people exercising or playing sport everywhere you look, so grab a basketball and join in.

There are three ‘beach cities’ in Los Angeles, and they are all popular with locals and tourists alike. Manhattan Beach is famous for being the place where Californian surfing came into its own. The first surf shop was opened here in 1949 and you can still see surfers waiting for waves near the pier. Hermosa Beach is popular as a volleyball beach, and hosts major tournaments each year. You can also find the Lighthouse Café in Hermosa, which is a popular West-coast Jazz hangout. And finally, Redondo Beach has a horseshoe-shaped, ‘endless’ pier - where you can eat freshly-caught seafood at its charming cafés.

Blending big city sophistication with a beach resort atmosphere, Long Beach is a great place to stay in LA. Known for its calming coastline and chic bars, Long Beach also has a blossoming arts scene. The cultural side to this city is evident in the opera house, theatres and museums. Located between the city and Orange County, Long Beach is also host to the Queen Mary – the famous ocean liner. You can take a tour of her historical bows, before heading into the city for dinner and drinks. Stay at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach for easy access to the Shoreline Village and stay in luxury waterfront accommodation.

Orange County has some of the most sought-after beaches in California, a fantastic surf culture, and glorious year-round weather. Huntington Beach offers 10 miles of sandy coastline and perfect waves, with a great atmosphere. Newport Beach is calmer, but no less inviting. Known for its waterfront, Newport Beach has the largest recreational harbour on the west coast. You will find some sort of competitive sailing event every weekend and even during the week in the summer months. The beautiful Laguna Beach has secluded coves and pristine beaches, stay at the luxury Surf and Sand Resort for the perfect romantic getaway.

Drive west on the Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles Downtown and you will find yourself driving through Malibu. With 21-miles of coastline, including six pristine beaches, Malibu or the ‘Bu’, is an exclusive community. Zuma Beach is known as one of the cleanest in California and the west coast, and the protected Surfrider Beach is ideal for surfing. The surrounding area is parkland, which provides the perfect opportunity to go horse-riding, hiking and biking. Also in Malibu is the stunning Getty Villa, an art gallery dedicated to the arts of Ancient Greece and Rome, well worth a visit.